Child and Youth Worker

Woolwich Community Health Cent

Woolwich Community Health Centre (WCHC), a multi-site health centre with locations in St. Jacobs, Linwood and Wellesley is currently recruiting for one (1) summer Child and Youth Worker position to support the Youth Centre in Wellesley. The Youth Centre run programs for children and youth, ages 5- 18. The Child and Youth Worker will work as part of a team to plan and carry out the Youth Centres activities. This position is 35 hours per week for 8 weeks, from June 30, 2025 to August 22, 2025 at $19.95 per hour + 4% in lieu of benefits. The hours of work each day will be 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and some evenings.

Responsibilities:

• Help with the organization, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Youth Centres programs for children and youth ages 5-18.
• Demonstrate leadership by taking responsibility for certain activities at the Youth Centre.
• Manage multiple competing demands at one time.
• Create a positive rapport with the children attending the Youth Centres programs.
• Responsible for the well-being and safety of young children and youth at the Youth Centre
  

Qualifications:

1. Proof of age less than 30 years (this position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program, which requires that applicants are under 30 years of age)
2. Experience in a community-based setting; and/or experience with youth centre would be considered an asset.
3. Interest in working with children and youth ages 5-18.
4. Ability to manage multiple demands.
5. Commitment to working as part of a team.
6. Knowledge of/experience with health issues facing youth and families with young children
7. Excellent communication skills.
8. Ability to teach activities, lead groups and resolve issues appropriately.
9. Organizational skills.
10. Access to a vehicle an asset.
11. COVID-19 vaccination required.
12. Current First Aid and CPR an asset.
13. Ability to speak Low German an asset.
14. Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the community.

Job Types: Child and Youth Worker June 30, 2025- August 22, 2025

Compensation & Benefits:

• $19.95 per hour + 4% in lieu of benefits.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Woolwich Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and providing equal opportunity for people with disabilities. We encourage applications from people representing the diverse communities we serve, and if requested, we modify our recruitment and hiring processes to make accommodations that are responsive to applicants' needs.